Worried about traveling

I’m worried about traveling because my boyfriend and I are planning on driving to Tennessee which is an 9 hour drive and when I go I’ll be 30 weeks. I don’t know if it’s okay to go or not because I’m in my last trimester. Would really like opinions and if you traveled around this time

I did an even longer drive at 29 weeks with twins in my last pregnancy, it was fine (but I did ok it with my Dr first). The main risk is if you do have a problem, you could potentially be stuck in a hospital far from home for a long time. But if your pregnancy is healthy that risk is minimal - only you and your Dr can decide if it's appropriate and worth it to you.

I’ll be 33 weeks at Christmas and I said HELL NO to traveling. Even four hours at Thanksgiving was a pain in the ass. But if your pregnancy is low risk and your provider says it’s Ok, there’s no technical reason you can’t.

I traveled home for my grandmas funeral at 30 weeks with my first, it’s an 11 hour car ride. It really wasn’t anymore uncomfortable than usual for me. We stopped every 3-4 hours for gas, food and to stretch.

I just 29 weeks and just travelled to England (11 hour) plane ride. I’m sure you’ll be fine. I would OK it with your OBGYN- take a break every few hours to walk around (get blood flowing through) and drink lots of water 😁

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